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Another Newbie Question, part III
I doubt that I know enough about the mechanics and electronics of an EFI
system to do a credible job in a salvage yard foray. The responses I've
gotten assume some elementary knowledge on my part and this is , in my case,
incorrect. That's why I inquired about a turn-key conversion. So, for the
absolute novice who would like the benefits of EFI: is there a company or
individual from whom I might purchase a good, running setup? Thanks.
From: "Bruce Plecan" <nacelp@bright.net>
Reply-To: gmecm@diy-efi.org
To: <gmecm@diy-efi.org>
Subject: Re: Another Newbie Question, part II
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 23:36:09 -0400
> The suggestions involve getting parts from a used parts place and
adapting
> it to my current engine?
Yes, and armed with good information, it gets easy. Have you down loaded
the archives, and sone much reading?.
Is this correct, I got lost in some of the
> technical language. How about "kits" from Affordable, Edlebrock, Howell,
> etc; any comments on these companies? Thanks. Charles
Gm spends about 1.23984837459388748399 Bazillion dollars a year in wiring
harnesses, and R+D. How much ya think these guys spend for R+D, couple
afternoons?. For further details please feel free to read hte archives
Grumpy
>
>
> From: "Bruce Plecan" <nacelp@bright.net>
> Reply-To: gmecm@diy-efi.org
> To: <gmecm@diy-efi.org>
> Subject: Re: Another Newbie Question
> Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 01:31:57 -0400
>
>
> > In My Opinion...
> > Painless wiring harness, '165 computer, TPI using a factory cal-pak.
>
> For the price thou of a Painless, he could probably buy the entire TBI
>
> > Find a pre-87 (87 and earlier) TPI or other but be sure to get a
pre-87
> > lower intake, prefferably without a 9th injector.
>
> Thought they all had them till 89.....
>
> look at the angle of the
> > center intake bolt homes, they should be at the SAME angle as the
other
> > intake bolt holes. a TPI full setup might run $400-$600 used,
including
> > harness and computer. If you're doing any rock crawling, a TPI has the
> > torque you crave over a TBI setup, engine-for-engine.
> > a pre-87 lower you might get for $30, a machining job on a post-87
will
> cost
> > $50 for the job alone, and looks like crap unless done right.
> > <ASB suit on>
> > this works in the 'ease of maint and adjustment' if you use a MAF
system
> and
> > do not run a wild camshaft or plan on too much more than stock HP
levels
> for
> > the TPI's (230 +-), using a factory cal that is. want more? start
> learning
> > one of the shareware .bin editors and buy a chip burner, and read some
> > archives etc etc.
> > I have no experience with TBI, only TPI, and I am a hobbyist, not a
pro
> so
> > take the advice knowing that... from another responce I read, and
general
> > TBI knowlege, yes it may be easier and cheaper, but it ain't got those
> cool
> > tubes to look at ;-P
>
> Now ya done it, GN doesn't have the cool tube factor, guess just have to
> make up for that with a killer cal. Hahahahaa.
> FWIW, I sent a guy the 3rd bin., I done for mine, and after having run a
> bunch of aftermarket ones seemed to like mine alot <g>......
> Grumpy
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: c y k <ckyk@eudoramail.com>
> > To: <gmecm@diy-efi.org>; <gmecm@diy-efi.org>
> > Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 7:10 PM
> > Subject: Another Newbie Question
> >
> >
> > > Have a late 70's to early 80's 350 that will be transplanted into an
> > Toyota FJ 40. It currently has a Rochester Q-Jet. I'd appreciate
some
> > opinions on the simplest, easiest to install and set-up EFI system for
> this
> > motor. Cost would be a factor, but my overiding concern is
reliability
> and
> > ease of maintenance and adjustment. Thanks in advance for any input.
> > >
> > >
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